All of this is a reminder that you don’t have to have sex to catch mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/05/20/study-monkeypox-virus-can-survive-on-surfaces-up-to-30-days/

“In Africa, mpox is most likely considered a low-priority nuisance,” Tomori said.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/28/stigma-against-gay-bisexual-men-could-worsen-congos-biggest-mpox-outbreak-scientists-warn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stigma-against-gay-bisexual-men-could-worsen-congos-biggest-mpox-outbreak-scient

In analyzing initial vaccine distribution rates, the investigators found that the number of doses shipped strongly correlated with the number of mpox cases per state.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/in-early-days-of-outbreak-access-to-mpox-vaccine-varied-by-race/article_c8be810e-00dc-51a5-a010-957f69ac128f.html

In a statement issued today, Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) spokesperson Sajid Shah said one mpox case was reported so far in the country, adding that the patient was under treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims).

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/pakistan-declared-mpox-free-as-only-patient-successfully-recovers-nhs/

In Ontario alone, 37,470 doses of Imvamune, a smallpox vaccine approved for use against mpox, were delivered between May 4 and October 2022.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/experts-urge-vaccination-reminders-to-prevent-potential-mpox-resurgence-this-summer-1.6362330

It said due to the hard work of affected countries, cases of mpox have declined since it was declared a public health emergency of international concern in July last year.

Source: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/02/11/cases-of-monkey-pox-continue-to-decline-around-the-world-who/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cases-of-monkey-pox-continue-to-decline-around-the-world-who

Last summer, there were as many as 100 cases of mpox a day in New York City.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/nyregion/mpox-cases-nyc.html

Locally, Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said wastewater monitoring from Wednesday also detected mpox, formerly called monkeypox.

Source: https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/06/austin-officials-urge-precautions-to-prevent-new-mpox-surge/

Seven new cases of mpox have been diagnosed by Howard Brown Health in the Chicago area since April 17, a significant increase, according to a Friday from the healthcare group.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2023/5/5/23713365/seven-new-mpox-cases-diagnosed-in-chicago-area-howard-brown-health

The cooler the temperature, the longer the mpox viruses stayed viable.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/05/20/study-monkeypox-virus-can-survive-on-surfaces-up-to-30-days/

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people at risk of mpox to get vaccinated, following a rise in the number of cases.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65713682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Though some countries in Central and West Africa have suffered local outbreaks for decades, in May last year mpox cases started emerging in Europe, North America then elsewhere, mostly among men who have sex with men.

Source: https://ticotimes.net/2023/05/11/who-declares-end-to-global-health-emergency-mpox-no-longer-a-threat